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28 Apr 08 - 10:32 PM (#2328269) Subject: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom Some years ago I heard a few times the song "Honeysuckle Rose".I found it very good and would like to know the words and a bit of its history if possible.I do remember the chorus: My little honeysuckle rose, how I love you! Darling, I could never forget. The days have seemed like years I've shed so many tears. In my heart,my dear, you know I love you yet. |
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28 Apr 08 - 10:53 PM (#2328286) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: Beer You got me Tom. Beer (adrien) |
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28 Apr 08 - 11:34 PM (#2328302) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom Beer: LOL! Isn't it frustrating when you know some of the words and not the title of a really good song? Oh well, maybe someone knows or can find it. |
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29 Apr 08 - 12:43 AM (#2328329) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: Q (Frank Staplin) Surely not the "Honeysuckle Rose" sung by Louis Armstrong and a hundred others? That one is all over the net. |
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29 Apr 08 - 11:37 AM (#2328662) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom No, that's not the one.On second thought, the title may be "My Little Honeysuckle Rose". |
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29 Apr 08 - 01:45 PM (#2328834) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom Refresh. |
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29 Apr 08 - 02:08 PM (#2328862) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom My last two posts were obviously too hasty.I found the lyrics to "My Little Honeysuckle Rose" though they differ somewhat from the version I remember(folk process!). The second verse is different and the last line I remember as Plant a honeysuckle rose upon my grave. |
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29 Apr 08 - 02:10 PM (#2328866) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom Whoops! Here are the lyrics: My Little Honeysuckle Rose My little honeysuckle rose you know I love you Even though you're many miles away You're a sweetheart so divine and I'll always call you mine And I'm hopin' that we meet again someday Little honeysuckle rose how I miss you Darlin' could you ever forget Oh the day seemed like years and I've shed so many tears And as I loved you then I love you yet Among the honeysuckle vines we use to wander When I was with the girl I loved the best When you promised to be true I'll remember dear to you When I pinned a lovely rose upon your breast Now I'll say my last goodbye my little darlin' The roses for me dear I know you'll save After I am dead and gone if that love still linger's on There's honeysuckle vines upon my grave |
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29 Apr 08 - 02:15 PM (#2328874) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: PoppaGator For those who, like me, thought this thread was addressing the more well-known, jazz-pop classic, here's a few tidbits of info: Those who associate the song primarily with Louis Armstrong may or may not know that the music was written by Thomas "Fats" Waller. Those many who DO know "Honeysuckle Rose" as a Fats Waller song may not know that the lyricist was one Andy Razaf. Notable recordings, beside Satchmo's and Fats', include renditions by Wilie Nelson, the late great acoustic/folk heroine Eva Cassidy, and contemporary jazz chanteuse Jane Monheit. The lyrics posted on the internet as "by Jane Monheit" include the little-known introductory "verse" as well as the more familiar chorus and refrain. My quick Google search did not turn up chords or tabs. I may dig a little deeper when I have time, so that I can learn to play the better-known "Honeysuckle Rose" and add it to my working repertoire. Judging by the recent Mudcat interest in similar numbers, e.g., "Ain't Misbehavin'," I was sure that the original post on this thread would concern the Fats Waller classic. I don't know anything about that other song by this (or a similar) title. Best of luck on your quest! |
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29 Apr 08 - 06:30 PM (#2329141) Subject: Lyr Add: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE (Razaf, Waller) From: Jim Dixon Here's the "other" Honeysuckle Rose: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE Words, Andy Razaf. Music, Thomas "Fats" Waller. New York: Santly Bros., Inc., 1929. 1. Ev'ry honeybee Fills with jealousy When they see you out with me. I don't blame them, goodness knows, Honeysuckle Rose. 2. When you're passin' by, Flowers droop and sigh, And I know the reason why: You're much sweeter, goodness knows, Honeysuckle Rose. BRIDGE: Don't buy sugar. You just have to touch my cup. You're my sugar. It's sweet when you stir it up. 3. When I'm takin' sips From your tasty lips, Seems the honey fairly drips. You're confection, goodness knows, Honeysuckle Rose. RedHotJazz.com has vocal recordings by – McKinney's Cotton Pickers, 3-Feb-1930; Frank Trumbauer and his Orchestra, 10-Apr-1931; Dorsey Brothers Orchestra, 23-Aug-1934; Adrian and his Tap Room Gang, 14-Jun-1935; Fats Waller and his Rhythm, 1-Jul-1941. – plus several instrumental versions. If you want to learn the tune, I recommend the first 2 recordings, because they're sung fairly "straight." Later recordings, including Waller's own, take liberties with the melody in true jazz fashion. |
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29 Apr 08 - 10:24 PM (#2329346) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom Thanks, Jim.Unbelievable as it would seem, I have never seen or heard that song!It's really good! |
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30 Apr 08 - 12:59 PM (#2329885) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: PoppaGator Since I mentioned it yesterday, I suppose I ought to supply the lyrics for that introductory verse of the Waller/Razaf song: Have no use for sweets of any kind Since the day you came around, From the start i instantly made up my mind Sweeter sweetness can`t be found. You`re so sweet, can`t be beat, Nothing sweeter ever stood on feet. (Then proceed to "Ev'ry honeybee/Fills with jealousy," etc.) I have no idea of the melody for this part of the song; it's not commonly performed, and to my knowledge I've never heard it. Maybe it's included on one or more of the recordings Jim referred to. It should definitely be included in Jane Monheit's recording, because the internet source for the above specifically refers to her rendition. |
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30 Apr 08 - 07:16 PM (#2330212) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: Jim Dixon If you want to hear what the introductory verse to HONEYSUCKLE ROSE sounds like, here's a video at YouTube of Andrea Claburn singing it: Click to play. |
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30 Apr 08 - 08:54 PM (#2330266) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: topical tom Cool, Jim! Thanks! |
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01 May 08 - 07:18 PM (#2331035) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: Spot Hallo everybody... I wonder if anyone's thought of Kirsty McGee's song of the same title... Lovely song, though I guess its not the one being talked about here..Backing vocals,I think, by Boo Hewerdine... I bought the CD on the strength of that song and every track's a winner, for me... in fact.. K's " Coffee Coloured Strings" has to be my all time favourite ( and it's not what I personally would class as folk!!)Also, I think its on her 2nd CD "Frost" !! Also, I generally don't like anything "unfolky" so this is quite a revelation for me.. Sorry if this isnt relevant :-) Regards to all....Spot (just having another Dalwhinnie!!) ;-) |
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05 May 08 - 08:18 AM (#2333210) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: Jim Dixon Kirsty McGee's song is called GOLDEN HONEYSUCKLE ROSE, and it's on her album "Honeysuckle," Fellside, 2004. |
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05 May 08 - 04:22 PM (#2333526) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Honeysuckle Rose From: Spot Jim... I stand corrected - you're absolutely right!! A lovely song though, IMO... apologies where necessary!! Regards to all...Spot :-) |